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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
HANDSOME TOILETS.

The receiving-party consisted OF Mrs.
Coils. the hostess, in a costume OF
black satin, over which was black lace
robe embroidered with gold. She car
RED a Prince-of-Wales fan Of yellow
feathers, while a yellow feather aigrette
adorned her jetblack hair. Mrs. Coils
Is a remarkably handsome woman. Next
70 her was her daughter, Mrs Lewis, in
pale blue MORE. Over the skirt hung
white dotted tulle, while its corsage was
OF the blue MORE, trimmed with the
= tulle, held in place on the shoulders
by blue MORE bows. On the front
0f the corsage we're many diamond or
Z naments. Mrs. $. l.. Levy, the young
wife OF Mr.. Levy, the partner Of Gen
eral Coils, wore pink tulle, ornamented
with pink pearl bead pendants. Her
display Of diamonds was very fine, and
. beautiful ornament was pin CON-
posed Of white, black, and pink pearl,
each surrounded by diamonds. Miss
Bessie Sellers, belle from Philadel-
phia, was also OF the receiving party.
She wore o skirt Of white lace over pale
blue, and blue moire waist with antique
pnffed sleeves, reaching to the elbow
Among other handsome toilets was
ono worn by Mrs. Cyrus w. Field, Jr.,
~ cardinal velvet, trimmed with gold
pa6nementerie and q large Rubens hat
n the aame velvet, upon which nodded
Ivory vhife plnmes, Mira Rastps y.
- 9cro bInak lailIe I1nncaiee VII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06

CuTIcURA RRMrDTss arr soid eyeryRher,
CUTIcURA. the great skin-Cure. ~ cents: Curi-
CURA soar, the exquisite ~kin-Beautfer. d
cents; CuTIcURA RRs0LVENT. the new Biol
Purifier, 81. Prepared by he POTTER DRUG
AND CHEMICAL COMPANY, Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

Amanda b. Harris, in May Wide Awake.
A lady told me the other day pain
full little incident relating to wearing birds
on your bonnets and hats. | will try
and give her own words She said;
Zone day our pastor snid tdnring
seryiee) that whom no was in Florence q
lady came TO him and said, DO come
with me and hear those birds sing, oh /
such mournful notes = There was q
room full OF birds in very small cages,
and these birds were all blind; they had
had their eyes put out. In the night the
owners take them outside the city and
hang the cages in trees. The trees are
then nil smeHred with tar. These birds
keep mp their pitiful singing, and other
birds are attracted TO the cages, and they
get stuck on the tar, and then they are
caught, and their eyes are put out. And
these birds are killed and sent to America
for ladies TO wear on their bonnets
land | looked around the congregation
TO see what ladies had birds on their Ion
nets, and was glad there was none OF
mine, and don't think | can ever weRF
| bird aRHin y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

A writer signing himself 4. b. r. in
the Mem York Times, says that Jay Gould
travels like rocket while inspecting his
roads. In this way he gets certain
amount of exercise, for, as travellers
know, heavy train drawn at the rate of
SO miles an hour will make little fuss in
comparison with the antics of single
car tackled to an engine making the same
rate. Mr.. Gould often travels in the
Convoy his specih oar At . 50 mile gait,
and during such tyig he has been
FHda Nhenge seats-trOm one SIDE u
the car to the other--not of his own
yolition, but without changing counte-
nance. So long as Superintendent
Kerrigan keeps his hand off the bell rope
Mr.. Gould makes no remonstrance, but
accepts his shaking without grumble.
He changed engineers on one of his recent
trips without knowing it. The engineer
had been running slowly, for reasons Of
his own, in spite of numerous pulls al
the bell cord. When, however, he dis
covered that dinner was underway he
pulled the throttle open, and the loco
motive darted ahead suddenly rs if going
through space. The jar cleaned the
table like a flash. At the next station
the engineer was promoted 10 freight
train. He probably blames MIR. Comic
for the change, yet Mr.. Gould will only
know of it when he reads it in IN
Times.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

Some time ago the Savannah Ne,0s re-
farred to the fact that senator Edmunds
is good diner and knows how TO make
soup and calves foot jelly. A little Sa-
yannah girl read the paragraph and wrote
TO the senator for the recipe, ilclosing in
her letter sprig of jessamine. This is
the reply that she received:
SESATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, March IA,
t857-bedr Littie Miss l have your, note
with the pretty jessamine flowers. With the
trutbfuness Of youth you believe what the
newspapers print, but they have misled you
in this instance. do not know how to
make soup or calves foot Jelly. / some-
times think / know how to make briefs and
laws that, like soup, are sometimes digest
ibls and, ] fear, sometimes not. Cookery is
d real art, and nope you will learn 1t per-
fectly and grow up to be true American
woman, knowing now to do everything that
makes bone happy. Yours truly,
GEORGE F. EpNUNDs,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12


For some ion years past Nav Orleans,
Sc. Louis, and other southern cities have
been trying TO bring cents into oircula-
ton, and desperate indeed have been the
efforts to accomplish this. Several
houses have declared in favor of cents, TO
find their introduction far more difficult
than was imagined. A newspaper inn
ported some barrels Of coins and put them
forth, only to find ont that they returned
in very short time. The idea OF carry
ing the measure through by one grand
movement all acting together, failed.
The people were not acquainted with
cents and refused them; and many
dealers, particularly the small ones, with
whom cents would have come into play
and who would be most benefited by their
circulation, held hack. But although
these spasmOdic efforts failed, the end
sought for is being slowly but surely nc-
compiished. The cent which could not
be forced suddenly on the community is
growing into favor. A large number of
houses are now willing to accept it and
make their change accordingly, and the
public is beginning to recognize that the
cent is of some value after all. Strange
to say, as at the beginning of this move
ment, the small dealers still hold back.
Ooppers will be taFsn in payment by
almost any large dry goods house in the
city but the candy or banana peddler on
the corner opposite ignors this move
ment and is afraid Of the copper cur.
| reucy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

During the evening William Hoagland,
the champion walker of the world, was
matched to walk mile, IL laps, while any
of the pedestrians on the track run 10
laps. Sam Day, Adams, lilly and Elson
entered for the race. Hoagland walked
his mile In 2 minutes, but was defeated
by Adams, who made IS laps in 81
minutes, and Sam Day, who made Is laps
in 81 minutes. lilly and Elson also ran,
but neither covered 10 laps.
The event of the evening was five
mile running race for purse of $50;
1856 to first and $l5 to second. There
were 10 entries; Bowman, Hegelman,
Gus Guerrero, Burns, Howarth, Ross,
Kertson, Goldenstein, A. Miller, Hen.
nington, Wilson and Boyle. Wilson,
Goldenstein, Miller, Kirtson and Ross
dropped out after the first mile and the
race soon narrowed down to Guerrero,
Hegelman and Burns. All Of the three
did good work, Guerrero coming in first,
with 15 yards lead over Hegelman, who
was second, and one lap ahead of Burns,
who was third. Guerrero made the five
miles in ~ minutes and 26 seconds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

The women in the Sultan's seraglio at
Constantinople have just been yaecinated
to the number of 100. The operations
took place in large hall under the super
intendence of four gigantic eunuchs. The
italian surgeon to whom the work was
confided was stationed in front of huge
screen, and the women were concealed
behind it. A hole had been made in the
centre of tie screen, just large enough to
allow the arm to pass through, and in
this manner arms Of various colors and
sizes were presented to the operator in
rapid succession. 1t was utterly i'm.
possible for the surgeon to get even q
glimpse of his patients; but in order to
guard against the chance Of his being able
to see through the screen, two eunuchs,
who stood by the operator, threw a shawl
over his face instantly an operation was
concluded, and did not remove 1t till the
next arm had been placed in position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

Thousands Of men die every day who might
be saved. Prejudice has murdered many
man aud woman. II 1t were believed that the
sum OF disease could be- reduced by physic
much would be gained. The nightmare Of
death would not frghten us as 1t does, In our
modern civilization We ought reasonably TO ex.
pect dl5eaEe to settle upon us because we do 30
much to attract 1t; because We 90 often and 30
steadily expose ourselves to IL, At the same
time We all ought to understand, as part Of
Our rudimentary education, that to save our
selves from the effects Of such exposure come
kind Of fertilization should be built around our
Vital forces lest the enemy carry us, as It were,
by sudden onslaught For many years the
unpredjudiced have used BRAEDRKTH's PILLS
In this way and they have proved most effect
i've wall against the approach Of disease. Stop
the daily murders-ws had almost said suicides
by using these Pills. They speak for them
selves-as they act. When everything else has
failed BRkEDRKTBs PILLS have saved lives
They arc TO be had at every drugstore,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
60
PATTY, FHm PEERLEss.
The EARLY Experiences of tine Queen
Oe SomR.

hAAG h1hhhN HAFOhhaAAGoM vs. eRkC AtHNSAh
Oe S0uR.
Frem IoteryIsw In Hartford Times.
"How old were you when you made
your first appearance |"
81 WAS seven years old, and the
occasion was concert at Tripler Hall.
was so small that / was put upon a
table near the piano. / sang Una Voce'
and 'Casta Diva made a success, and
my parents, who were in want, through
the dishonesty of an operatic manager,
made money. was really q mere child,
is years old, when made my debut in
Lucia at the Academy of Music, ON the
Gath of November, 1859. Ullman had to
be urged to allow me to appear. He
thought would not amount to much.
The performance was the evening of
Thanksgiving Nine. Anna Bishop
was advertised to appear at the matinee.
Underneath it said: In the evening,
debut OF Mile. Adelina Patti in Lucia di
Lammermoor,n supported by Brignoli
and Amodio.' How proud was of that
advertisement Next year sang in
Boston, Philadelphia and other large
cities of the United States. In 1851
went TO Europe" Nine. Patti also said
that Elsa, in "Iohengrin, she considered
the most exquisite of all operatic heroines
but that she did not dare 10 sing Wagner't
music for fear of injuring her voice.
s.Do you sing Home, Sweet Homei
from sentiment" asked, ''or merely fol
effect2 Pardon tue bluntness of the
question, but many people say You sing
the air merely for effect"
was born in Madrid, Feb. 18th, 1843
My father was Sieilian, my mother 1
Roman, but we came to New York il
1874, and the first language spoke wa
English, and, MS said before, my onl,
home was that of my childhood here
Hence, sing Home, Sweet Home fol
/ its sentiment"
"What was the first opera you eve
heard p
81 suppose 'Sonnambuls,' My mothe
sang il in Madrid on the 18th OF Febr,i
airy, IS4S."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

Every drunken man thinks all the rest
are drunk, and he is the only sober one.
Lazy men may be more intelligent, but
they are Just about as mean. An eastern
drummer who was in Knoxville listened
to the complaints of mountaineer about
hard times for ten or fifteen minutes, and
then observed: "Why, man, you ought to
getrich shipping green corn to the north
ern market"
YES, orter," was the reply.
"You have the land and can get the
seed, l suppose Z"
"Yes.n
"Ihen why don't you go into the
speculation ~
mo use, stranger" sadly replied the
native, 'the old wonan's too darned lazy
to do the plowin' and plNntin'.
Ever since Adam blamed his sin upor
Eve there have been husbands ready t.
charge their wives with the results O
their own shiftlessness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

Patti says that she is called the "Qneen
OF Song, not because she is the greatest
singer, but because she has many gifts
She ennmerates them as follows: ~ pass
for pretty, that's one; | am tolerGbly
grac i'll, that's two; ] am good dresser,
that's three l have way with me that is
piquant, that's four; like my public,
that's i've; l have good voice, that's
six ] know how to sing, that's seven; l
always know my music, that's eight; act
fairly well the roles given me, that's
nine, What more do you want in a
singer 2" And an enthusiastic public
hastens 70 answer: Nothing, dear Patti,
except repetition of Home, sweet
Home. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

ArkRnsas Traveller.
During the late John I. Raymonds last
southern tour, he played "Col. Sellers"
one night as "fill in" at White Oak
junction. While the manager of the hall
was out selecting u jury for the last act,
he came across old Peter Potter, we'll
known professional juryman, and think
ing that it would be great chit" to So
cure him, Explained the play and asked
him TO servo.
"Whuts your scrip with 7" old Peter
asked.
"oh, we've got no scrip, the manager
replied.
PAY in cash, l reckon"
"We don't pay anything"
"Wall, then, hope you'll excuse me-
'"rhe manager, alive in the interest OF
q good joke, said: But il you are sum
moned it will be your duty to serve"
"Wall, Of ] have to, I'll sarve, but as /
tell you amt hankerin' airter the job Of
thar amt nothin' in it, but 60 ahead with
| your rat KILN"
With the view of Strengthening the
shit, the manager selected old Peter as
foreman, and after giving all necessary
instructions, at the proper time filed the
1 AhtN Ald IVA VIA clGE Mlt6 ubbpll
interested in the trial, and insisted upon
questioning one Of the witnesses. WheI
Sellers took the stand and attempted Il
whisper to him, he drew back with {
show Of indignation that "brought down
the house" and even Raymond could no
keep from laughing. When the jury re
tired old Peter Aullenly received his in
structions from the manager.
Gentlemen of the jury" said th,
judge when the jurymen had again takei
their seats, have you agreed upon
verdict2n "No," said old Peter. "Ip
hung jury. These fellers mont be ON
an dried but You can't pull the wool owe
my eyes in no SIGH way"
Raymond, who stood ready to throy
up his hat, stepped back in embarrassing
astonishment.
The audience began 10 litter. ooh,
moan jest what I say" old Peter con
tinued. 81 paid attention to this her
evidence, and want you all to understan
that / kaint be got around in no SIGH
way; an want TO say right here tina
this here is the blamest cou't I've sec
sense reconstruction"
One of the actors slipped round an
whispered 70 him.
THAT'S all right, cap'n. I know wins
Pm about. 1 sympathize with the pr
. soner, but she's guilty, that's all thar
! about it,
! Raymond stood ''wadding'' his hat i
his hands, and the curtain went down r,
: lieving old Peter of duty which nero
less justice compelled him to perform.
s-~-
l HxUn Fr No ana
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
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MARQUETTE, Mon, May 7.-As eommuni-
cation improves, the reports OF the recent
counties OF the upper peninsula we're all
swept. In some rich pine fields the trees
were moved down like grass, and millions
O! foot Of pine destroyed. Houses were un-
rooted or demolished, unfinished buildings
scattered and 5himneys and out-houses de-
stroyef. Scarcely town or settlement
escaped.
Only three fatalities are reported, but
many persons were seriously injured. There
was no cyclone but the wind wis a straight
blast Of from Two 10 ten hours duration. 1t
Is estimated that the damage for the upper
peninsula will reach Sl00,0 including the
pine stumpage destroyed. Shipping In the
damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

In Louisville, Friday, John Cornell
son, who some time ago cowhided Judge
Reid, causing him to commit suicide, and
who was sentenced to jail for three yeare,
was released on writ Of habeas corpus,
Issued by Magistrate Stofer. The release
amounts to magistrates court oyerruliDg
trate Stofer decides that the common law
OF England and Virginia, upon which the
Imprisonment of Oorneilson was predlcated
does not enter into the statutes OF Kentucky,
and consequently the imprisonment was
Illegal. Lawyers say that StoTer has placed
himselfin contempt of the court of appeals,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
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Great Excitement has been caused IN the
vicinity OF Parts, Texas, by the celidsklblg
recovery OF Mr.. j. Il. 0orley, VINO was so
helpless he could not turn In bed, or raise
his head; everybody said he was dying of
consumption. trial bottle Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Finding re.
lief, he bought large bottle and box Of
DR.. Kings New Life pills; by the time he
had taken two boxes OF pills and two bottles
OF the Discovery, he was we'll and had
gained In flesh SO pounds. Trial bottles Of
this Great Discovery for consumption free
at Beaton Smiths drug store, Seventh and
Pine streets. Large bottles, 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
IsuekIen,s Arnlca naive.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, ehapped hands, chiiblains,
eorns and all skin ernptions, and positively
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 20 cents per box. For sale
by Beaton Smith, Seventh and Pine streets
Goods delivered to all parts OF the city
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
NTanKled Into a shapeIess NTass.

YouNesTowR, ONO, May Ga terrible
accident occurred in the rolling-mill Of
the Hubbard Iron Company at Hubbard
shortly after 2 O'Clock this morning.
engineer Griffith Phillips, aged 80 years,
in passing around an ore crusher oilinR
the bearings was caught in the cog-wheels
and dragged into the crusher. He was
mangled out Of all semblanee of hu-
manity, the flesh adhering to the oogs.
Mr.. Phillips leaves wife and three
children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

A Oomsnissaoncv's LOt 10 Hardly =
T51 Happy One

ptrrspuRo, May 7.--Judge Augustus
schoonmaker OF the Interstate oommeiLeo
Commission, was in this city this morning
an The way to his home, 10 New YORK
Judge schoonmaker stated that the COM
nisson concluded its WORK In ne s Sou,h
The commlssion has taken 100 pages
81 testimony, embracing all southern
roads The Pregonderssnee 6 Of tnls sss q
tha s,isnenaion of the 'ishort haup clause.
me members Of the commission have all
gone to their homes. but will meet again II, n
Washington on the 18th instant, ooMl ltls
quito III. .,,.t 80
complaints OF the Pacific COAST peopls Were
NOT well founded; that fruits could pe
shipped to the east ut rates as advantageous
as before the passage Of the Interstate Com n.
merce bill. While at the depot Judge
Schoonmaker was surrounded by business
men who poured complaints into bis ears
and freely rendered him advice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

immediate introduction 81 the apparatus
In all the administrative departments, so
soon as the inventor be ready to furnish
the material For the benefit Of all con-
cerned l may add that the micro-tele-
phonic push-button has been patented in
America, and will be worked there Rs coon
as-well, Mr., Bells patent does not guar
antee to him an eternity Of telephone
monopoly. lFf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

LOOK YOUNG az long a. you can, prevent
tendency to wrinkles or ayeing of the Bkln by
using LkAuHRI4LK OIL Elegant for clearing
complexion, rough Skin, chapped face or handB.
Keeps the hands and face soft and smooth.
Preserves 8 youthful, plump condition of TIE
features Only substance eXlsting that Will
prevent or arrest tendency 10 wrinklbA An
slesant dressing and presArVative tonic for the
hair. No oil or Rresas. AaR fnr lAhnreile OIL
tl.'m at nTuRgtsts
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

Is not mere palliative remedy, but q complete
cure OF worst chronic cases; corrects Offensive
odors at once unequalled for catarrhal throat
affections, diphtheria, sore throat, foul breath.
SOC.
IF YOU ARE LOSING YOUR GRIP
try "Weils' Health Remover" Goes direct 10
weak spotA For weak men. delicate women.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
n m. Chenner m a. 40 ,,nnRxry.

III M ONEFIFHE tW VII ~ FEFHENNHT9
CoNNELIsyILLE, Pa, May G.--About 100
Hnngarians in the Mt. Pleasant coke dis
trict left yesterday for their native land.
A large number have bought tickets here.
They say that the strike will last five or
six months and that they can live cheaper
during that time by going to their country
and returning 1t the end Of the strike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12

that no nles and 50 Co diseases vi the skin when
h s.asI acoh parable purer Of the cuticle and
sH1ra anI q tne complexion, GLKHNs fuI,
Da0iehse, sores and bruises, and the ike are IN,
,,r n1Is ~ HAIR AND WmsKKR DYE, BLACK or
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-05-12
A CHILD'S SKIN
Ears and scalp Covered with ECzs-
nations Scabs and sOres
flnra.f nv lnficnrn

MY little son, aged eight years, mas psen
~ af1iltted with Eczema Of the srHiI, and at
times a great portion q the body, syer since he
extended to his scalp, which became covered
with scabs and sores, and from which sticky
fluid poured out, causing intense itching and
distress, and leaving hts hair matted aud life
less Underneath these scabs the skin was raw,
like a piece of beefsteak. Gradually the hair
came out and Wss destroyed, until but small
patch was left at the back of the head. My
friends In Peabody know now my little boy has
suffered. At night he would scratch his head
until his pillow was covered with blood.
used to tie his hands behind him, and in many
ways tried to prevent his scratching but 1t was
hospital and to the best physicians In Peabody,
without success. About this time, some friends,
who had been cured by the CUTICURA RBMADIKs,
them on the 18th Of January last. In seven
months every particle of the disease was re-
moved Not spot or scab remains on his
scalp TO tell the story Of his suffering. His
hair has returned, and is thick and strong, and
his scalp as sweet and clean as any chIld's In
the world. cannot say enough TO express my
gratitude for this wonderful cure by the CUTi-
CURA REMEDIES, and Wleh all similarly AFFLICTED
to know that my statement Is true and without
exaggersti0n. CHARLES MCKAY,
Oct 6, 1855 Peabody, Mass.
/ have seen Mr.. McKay's boy when badly
affected with the Eczema. He was a pitiful
sight 10 look at l know that he has tried our
best physicians, and did all father could do
for a suffering child, but ayailed nothing,
know that the statements he has made you as
regards the curing Of his boy by your CUTICuRA
REMEDIES are true In every particular.
WILLIAM j. MCCARTHY,
81 Foster St, Peabody Mass.
Sold everywhere. Price CuTIcURA, so cents
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$l,00 Prepared by POTTER DRUG AND CHEM
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